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The Quirks of Finland’s Saunas – Feature for Rough Guides

Finland – as I have discovered after two lengthy trips there this year – is much more than just KNOWN for its saunas. It’s a nigh-on religious (and at the very least, immensely spiritual) experience for most Finns, and a phenomenon that influences the nation’s culture more distinctively than anything else. Below is my latest feature for Rough Guides on what the sauna represents within Finnish society – along with some top tips on how to explore the country from Helsinki to Lapland through its amazingly diverse range of saunas!